The Silence of the Girls

The Silence of the Girls

by Pat Barker

Brief Summary

"The Silence of the Girls" retells the story of The Trojan War based on the narration of Briseis, a Trojan queen turned slave. Although she’s given to Achilles and had lost all her power, she struggles to survive and remain herself. It’s an emotional tale that does not romanticize the war, showing its traumatic effects.

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